SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGYAt Superior Cargo we believe that an organization is only as strong as its supply chain. A supply chain is a critical and influential component of your overall strategy that impacts about 75 percent of the operating results.However this integral part of operations is underrated in terms of its value to the organization.Having the right strategy is critical, but be sure operations and resources capable of implementation is fundamental. One key component is Strategic Network Optimization which takes care of some of the toughest, and yet most basic, issues when setting up or redesigning a more responsive, flexible supply chain.We can help you to better define, recommend, and set realistic supply chain strategies based on your organizations operations, resources, and other capabilities.

Important elements of the supply chain include distribution networks and fulfilment processes designed for best possible efficiency.Vital issues need to be carefully studied when creating demand-responsive supply chains that aid the highest rate of network optimization. These issues are:• Location of end users, manufacturing, suppliers, and partners within the supply chain• Location of distribution centers• Origin of orders• Fulfilment and delivery capabilitiesWe have skilled consultants that guide organizations in assessing and making key decisions that influence optimization. We design supply chains that support higher returns on invested capital, reduce capital assets, and respond to marketplace requirements.

PRODUCTIONIt once was easy. Though, the just-in-time, want-it-now, design-to-my-specifications, and all at the lowest possible price mentality is all-encompassing.Visibility provides needed direction, but cooperation with your supply chain partners is what changes production excellence from aspiration to end results. Working hand in hand with your partners allows flexibility throughout the product mix and life cycle, so changes are easy, disruptions are reduced, and risks are minimized.Analysis and comparism of your production processes versus that of your partners against who is best is essential. That is why our experienced operation consultants will analyze your situation, give routine variances, and offer process improvements.A supply chain should be a base for you and your partners to frequently optimize production regardless of circumstances. Our expert consultants analyze and compare your production methods that will pay dividends like:• tactically matched production steps• lowering in finished goods shortfalls and obsolescence• Decreasing per-unit costs

PRODUCT DESIGNTo be successful new product design extends beyond ease of manufacturing. It demands product application to the overall business strategy and attention from start to the time it is no longer relevant.Organizations are responsible for the life of the product up to its disposal.To succeed in today's competitive, complex, global marketplace needs the mixing of product, supply chain, and business strategies. Our trained staffs in product design quality will equate your supply chain with product requirements and consumers' demands to deliver quality results as:• Growing market awareness• Extended operational efficiencies• Improved product design and customer requirements• Increasing recycle of design elements and manufacturing processesBetter and improved inventory management during ramp-up and end-of-life phases

PROCUREMENTWith the current rate of 55 percent procurement that represents the company’s total costs, it accurately demands for an effective supply chain dependent on efficient suppliers. Streamlining procurement is just the beginning.A careful examination of how your organization and its suppliers procure goods, we develop "best practices that leverage your suppliers' capabilities and coordinate technology to achieve low-cost positions. We make your supply chain more cost-effective and efficient.These concerted efforts turn to success for the company and its supply chain partners, including:• Acquiring a marking edge over competitors• Reducing inventory shortages and missed revenue opportunitiesReplace inventory with information through improved procurement integration

PLANNINGFailure to plan automatically means failure to succeed. This applies directly to the supply chains where lack of foresight, preparation, and flexibility cost an organization the utmost asset consumers.Our team of consultants will counsel you in planning methods, processes, tools, and system requirements that are better suited to support your growing supply chain and offer solid results, such as:• Maximizing manufacturing scheduling and sequencing• Lowering production lead times• Supported demand management applications with efficient processesInitial and implementing business continuity strategy

FULFILMENTThe basis and our pledge are to identify the most efficient and effective means of moving your product through the supply chain.As part of a world-class organization like Superior Cargo, we can help plan it, design it, build it, operate it, manage it, and then coordinate it.Our knowledge and expertise in the fulfilment area runs profound. We develop collaborative techniques, give a standard for measuring success, analyze technology, and offer proven execution methods to optimize your distribution and transportation networks. The results can include:• Stamping out inefficiencies• Improved consumer value• ever-increasing your competitive advantageImproving cash flow management